The Wellcome Trust has recently announced a new research capacity strengthening scheme, with initial funding of £40m. DELTAS Africa aims to support the African-led development of internationally competitive researchers working across sub-Saharan Africa, headed by world-class leaders.
More information: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-science/Funding-schemes/Strategic-awards-and-initiatives/WTP057105.htm
The application deadline is 2 October 2014.